EXIT PROHIBITED

ELEVEN

I stayed there for a few days. Because the exam was coming soon. I took the exam from Aunt's house. My friends, Mayur, mate me at university. I don't have any problem at that time except travelling problem. But it's okay. Mayur was now out of her grasp, but she was still bothering him.

I came home for a year-end vacation, and after the vacation I returned to that village again. Where I wanted to spend my last year now. I wouldn't have been able to avoid her for my important last year. It was not convenient to spend that year in such a situation. Because it was going to determine my future. So, with an amulet around my neck and faith in my mind, I re-entered the village. wondering at those streets, I remembered him. Mayur; My dear friend. After walking on the road, I came to the same road from where Savita had called and led me to the river. From the side of the road, I started walking straight without looking around. Savita was not my friend but she used to bluff like my dear friend. Was she, my well-wisher? As soon as this thought came to my mind, I remembered the story of Dad's friends. Her unfinished intentions. No, I should not remember this thing. Savita-Savi; I should get rid of her. She should be avoided. As I approached our house, I saw Tejas. His hand was badly wounded. He saw me but I ignored him due to homeownership conditions and I entered into the house. As soon as she saw me, the landlady started tapping on the pots angrily. Ignoring her too, I went to my room. There was no one in my room. Kruti had not yet returned from the vacations. There was only Srushti there. Srushti did not believe my stories at all. I was delighted to see the same Srushti. She didn't understand the reason why I left this village. This time she used to complaint a lot about her stomach ache. If I asked her the reason, she would say, "My stomach hurts a lot since you left. It's like I have something in my stomach." Before drawing any conclusions, I said, "What did the doctor consult then?" "No, I haven't consult to doctor."

"Then we should consult to the doctor. Because after that we can conclude anything. You've had a stomach ache for more than 6 months. Let's just expect nothing to worry about." Her stomach ache really scared me. Because these symptoms are for pregnancy. What if the nightmare come true?

"Yes!" she stated worriedly.

As night passed, I locked her and myself in our room. I warned her to get by herself if she wanted anything. As per rule, I blew embers in all four corners of the room and prayed to my angels. She also came to my room after the dinner. And for the next few days, our routine continued.

Savita is not completely gone. I could still hear her calling on the road. Sometimes I would step there but her call would not overwhelm me. Everything went normally.

Kruti returned on 2nd week. She was worried about me and Srushti. She took care of the Srushti wholeheartedly. I asked her the whole story after I left.

After I left, because of Savita, Srushti, Mayur and Tejas was suffering. Srushti used to bunk her class and sit on the wall of the terrace of the university. Many times, she was rescued by Watchmen from unconscious suicide attempts. All staff members and friends paid close attention to her. Mayur also tried to stay away from Savita's black magic. He used to argue with someone alone on the road. He would stop on the street and say, "You get lost!" Tejas used to involved in an accident. Every week he had a major or minor accidents. He had no idea why all this was happening to him. She didn't stop harassing them even after I left. She is not going to leave us alone if I take care only. All of us have to take care to get rid of her. Her story didn't stop here. But it was the last year for all of us. Then everyone will be on their own way. She will pass behind us too.

One day on my way back from university, Kruti and I were on the road. After so many days, we were returning home together. Suddenly I heard Tejas calling. Looking back, we see him and his poor broken arm. His hand was still not in right condition. As soon as he called, we started speeding up. He, however, was not ready to accept his failure. Finally, he ran and grabbed my arm. As soon as he grabbed my hand, I slapped him very hard. Putting his hand on the cheek, he said only one sentence, "I'm sorry." Looking at him angrily, we continued walking. He screamed, "I'm sorry for that day. I'm worst person ever. I'm sorry." Hearing his crying, I thought for a moment that he had changed. But I did not show that faith so that I would not fall short in recognizing the mind.